Hiking Potato Chip Rock: A Crunchy Adventure Above the Clouds
When it comes to fun hiking experiences, few trails offer the unique blend of excitement and natural beauty quite like Potato Chip Rock...
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Jasmina S.
Jul 9, 20234 min read
Manzana Schoolhouse via Manzana Trail, Los Olivos CA
...or my first ever backpacking trip. Yes, I have been hiking a lot. And yes, I have camped a few times in my life. But have I ever...
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Jasmina S.
Jun 16, 20232 min read
The Slot, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
...or ROCKS! Imagine stepping into a world that feels straight out of an action-packed movie. As you enter the narrow and winding canyon...
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Jasmina S.
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail, Idyllwild CA
...or family time in the mountains. A few years ago - when I didn't know much about hiking at all - I hiked Tahquitz Peak, which is the...
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Jasmina S.
May 20, 20233 min read
Chafing the Dreams ✨
Make-a-Wish Trailblaze Challenge San Diego 2023 In a world that often feels divided, there's one thing that unites us all: the power of a...
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Jasmina S.
May 13, 20232 min read
Blue Sky Canyon Trail, Poway CA
...or the first time we saw a rosy boa. With my friend Emmi, I set off on an adventure to the Blue Sky Canyon Trail near Poway, San Diego...
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Jasmina S.
May 6, 20233 min read
My first Sprint Triathlon
...yes, this is something very different. Now, you all might be wondering: why is she writing about a triathlon? What does this have to...
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Jasmina S.
Apr 22, 20232 min read
Monument Peak via Big Laguna, PCT, and Laguna Campground Loop, CA
...or when we had to fight our way through the bushes. Monument Peak is a stunning hike located in the Laguna Mountains of Southern...
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Jasmina S.
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Kitchen Creek Falls Trail, Pine Valley CA
...or when we met so many PCT hikers. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, and the birds were singing. As always, I could not...
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Jasmina S.
Apr 8, 20232 min read
Agua Tibia Mountain via Dripping Springs, Temecula CA
...or when I finally got my poppy fix. Are you ready for a hiking adventure that will leave you breathless and grinning from ear to ear?...
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Jasmina S.
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Chiquito Falls Trail, Lake Elsinore CA
...or the time I drove all the way around Cleveland National Forest. Before I get into this post about the actual trail, I need to tell...
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Jasmina S.
Mar 18, 20232 min read
Iron Mountain Trail, Poway CA
...or when Plan B wasn't so bad. This weekend just started off a bit odd. On Saturday I had a fundraiser yoga event that I needed to go...
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Jasmina S.
Feb 26, 20232 min read
2023 Trailblaze Challenge
Make-A-Wish San Diego May 19-21 & June 2-4, 2023 | Sponsored by Wheelhouse Credit Union Pacific Crest Trail - Big Bear Lake, CA At the...
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Jasmina S.
Feb 18, 20232 min read
Horsethief Canyon Trail, Alpine CA
...or the day we had the trail to ourselves. Despite leaving from San Diego North County around 7.45am, we didn't get to the trailhead...
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Jasmina S.
Feb 12, 20232 min read
Black Star Canyon Falls Trail, Silverado CA
...or peacocks in the wild. For this trail, my friend and I had decided we wanted to hike somewhere else. Instead of driving south, we...
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Jasmina S.
Jan 28, 20233 min read
Cedar Creek Falls Trail, Ramona CA
...or that time I jumped into the freezing cold water. Cedar Creek Falls has something very special about it... and unfortunately many...
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Jasmina S.
Jan 22, 20232 min read
Oak Canyon Trail, Santee CA
...or the day we moved extremely slow. This is certainly one of those trails where you want the timing to be just right. Why? Well, if...
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Jasmina S.
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Stanley Peak via Creek Crossing, Escondido CA
...or a little paradise nearby. This hike was a big surprise for me. I had only heard about Daley Ranch recently, even though it is only...
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Jasmina S.
Jan 1, 20231 min read
Lake Calavera Loop Trail, Carlsbad CA
...or a slippery adventure with my dad. To someone living in San Diego North County, Lake Calavera is a classic. It's nearby - in the...
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